I am passionate about protecting the environment we live in. I will push for Council to be given more power to order repairs or demolition at the owners expense. But one thing that hasnt changed is our strong community spirit. Please vote 1 for Todd Greaney. Ballot papers for the 2020 Maroondah Council Elections begin being mailed out on Tuesday 6th October. Like you, I believe in the need to protect our leafy open space, our recreation reserves, and balance new residential and commercial areas. I pledge to provide initiative, reliability, and strong advocacy in Council. The deadline to register to vote in these elections is 11:59pm on Monday 17 April. Maroondah City Council's elections will go ahead as scheduled on October 24 - with all residents to cast their votes by postal vote. We need councillors who listen to all the community, not just the groups with the loudest voices. I will advocate for a more open and transparent Council and for Council governance reform. I will ensure that Council uses our rates for good by continuing to deliver Covid-19 recovery and relief programs for rate-payers, community groups and businesses. Every day, I speak to local families. Question 2. Maroondah City Council consists of 9 councillors elected by the Maroondah community every 4 years. 13 Nov Results Declared Results in the 2020 Maroondah Council Elections will be declared on Friday 13th November 2020. 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Our green canopy coverage is now less than 30 percent. do they have targets?, what are they? We come together in parks, clubs, pavilions, walking tracks, community halls, elderly citizens centers, bike paths and shopping strips. I am here to listen, and work with you to make things better where we can. I find my information from environmental friendly resources, What most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues? D. D. R. Following the 2020 presidential election, 62.2% of Utahns lived in one of the state's 26 Solid Republican counties, which voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 37.5% lived in one of two Trending Democratic counties: Salt Lake and Summit. It would be my honour to serve as your councillor on the Maroondah City Council. Ill work to facilitate part-time youth employment by introducing a council registry for local job hunters to match local employers. I currently work in a community safety and engagement role servicing the State of Victoria. You can apply to vote by post, or apply to vote by proxy, when you ask someone you trust to vote on your behalf. Ensure Council staff are reviewing planning applications consistent with the Ruskin Park planning objectives.c. It involves selecting the candidates who most competitively meet . I am not a member of any political party. Do you see a role for Maroondah Council to liaise with Yarra Ranges Council to achieve better overall landscaping outcomes?Yes, you should not only be liaising with Yarra Ranges council but also Manningham and Knox councils. We need to enhance our planning controls so that inappropriate over-development is restricted, and our attractive leafy green environment is retained. By working together with State and Federal governments Maroondah has received funding for community facilities like Maroondah Nets, the HE Parker sporting pavilion and the Athletics Pavilion at Proclamation Park. With your vote, Ill prioritise the repair and installation of new footpaths. Myself, partner and our 5 kids are blessed to call Maroondah home. Knowing the people you seek to represent matters. Do you believe improvements in heritage protections are required in Maroondah? Tarralla and Maroondah for that matter are part of a rich ecosystem that needs to be protected for future generations to come. Even if replanting occurs, biodiversithy is lost. If so, what are these improvements and how would you make them happen?A heritage review study has recently been undertaken, and I know that there are controls and protections in place. I believe The people of Maroondah genuinely care for each other. What most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues?Better recycling, including reuse of hard rubbish and reducing corporate food waste. At present I dont believe there are any in Maroondah..I would like council to work with a group like Ironbark to assess where the biggest gain in emissions reduction can be achieved in our community. Question 3. Whilst many services are of high standards, our Council can always do better. Candidates: Ron Davis Matthew Mitnick Kenneth Wilson District 5 I will advocate for more local, state and federal government funding to support youth focused counselling and welfare programs, family support programs and initiatives, and resilience and mindfulness programs for those who need it. In order to respond to a tender you must first register. I am committed to continuing this advocacy on your behalf. Ringwood VIC 3134, 179 Maroondah Highway I have worked in the Commonwealth public service and in the mining industry. I am offering myself to be your Councillor for the Barngeong Ward. Advocating to State Government to ensure their planning laws dont ruin our amenity. Note: unsuccessful candidates not shortlisted or interviewed are notified in writing at each stage of the selection process. I went to Heathmont Secondary College. The residential zones are working well in some areas, we should be strengthening our own planning control through planning scheme amendments. I am running because I have a vision to represent and be an advocate for our diverse and growing community during these unprecedented times. We have to ensure that no one is excluded from the discussion due to ability, language, access to technology or care/ work commitments. 20984, Pavilion redevelopment - contract no. I have always been a strong advocate for young people, women, and anyone in our community needing support. My qualifications focused on Urban Geography, my thesis on transport at the local government level. Our Global Local bulletin highlights local solutions to global challenges, with a different theme each week offering critical insights, policy suggestions and case studies. I want to see a safer crossing at the Gateway Estate and Dorset Road intersection. Registration is free. (3) Supporting Innovation communities and accelerator programs, that help communities identify solutions to climate change. Our selection process is designed to find the best person for the role. Crow Kid: Lemony S Puppet theatre performances and puppet-making workshops. What would you like to do regarding better community consultation from the council?I would look at holding information forums for residents so there is an active dialog between council and the community. These boundaries ensure each councillor represents roughly the same number of voters. Its an important way to bring families and communities together. I think it is a gesture which is meaningless at the Local Government level.What would you like to do regarding better community consultation from the council?More transparency in Council planning. Protecting our unique biodiversity. A hard-working health care worker for the last 16 years. Why or why not?Yes. Vote 1 Todd Greaney for Tarralla Ward. Contact me at donna4wonga@gmail.com ph: 0424 372 752 Vote 1 Donna MacKinnon, Vote 2 Peter Feeney, then all other candidates in the order of your choice.https://www.facebook.com/Donna4Wonga, You can listen to Donna MacKinnon on our podcast. See Information on election advertising signs in Maroondah: Election advertising requirements(pdf,49KB). Council being the final Responsible Authority/decision maker for all residential development in Maroondah?d. My family has a police background with my father a member of the Victorian Police Force for 28 years. What would you like to do regarding better community consultation from the council?To hold more consultative meetings and have community workshops. As a member of the Eastern Transport Coalition, I would nominate public transport connectivity and serviceability, which includes improvements to service routes, timetabling, disability access, commuter parking, and passenger safety. 20929, Dandenong Creek Trail renewal works - contract no. Metro Council has five at-large seats that serve the county as a whole. The Maroondah community welcomed my family with support and opportunities to prosper. To do this we need sound planning provisions and councillors with the strength and experience to enforce them. Please Vote 1 Neil Rose. Experienced Secondary School teacher currently working at Swinburne University of Technology Department of Education as the Schools Partnerships Development Officer . Thank you to all the local community groups and volunteers supporting those residents in need, providing essential services and care, you are the backbone of our community. As a former President of the Ringwood Highland Games I recognise the value of community events and the many hard-working volunteers who put in so much time and effort to make these events happen. What do you believe are the top 4 infrastructure needs of Maroondah residents? I look forward to hearing from you. Those advocacy skills ensured that at the last federal election, as Mayor, I was able to secure over $140m in funding for Maroondah. 20889, Notice of Intention to Sell Land - The Age - 22 May 2018, Notice of Tender - Tree Data Capture Services - Contract No. During that time, I have worked with South Croydon Primary, Tintern Grammar and Irabina Schools Committees. As a parent myself, I am seeing that many young families are needing additional support right now, and as we emerge from COVID, there is going to be a real need to support the mental and physical health and wellbeing of our children and young people, who have been disconnected from education, play and recreation with friends and family. Please enable JavaScript in order to get the best experience when using this site. As a long-time resident in Ringwood East whose children have and are attending local public schools, I have loved volunteering in the classroom, being a member of the Kalinda Parents and Friends Association and being an enthusiastic Maroondah Magic mum. 20876, Road Upgrades & Reconstruction - Contract No. (2) Increase grant opportunities and bring together environmental leaders to support accelerator programs where community members can get involved to come up with solutions that are sustainable for the environment, What environmental issues in Maroondah do you regard as needing strong action now? With your vote, I will be a strong voice on the Maroondah City Council. For too long, our town center has been neglected and permitted to become rundown. With a background of 15+ years working in Logistics and Client (End to End) Service industries, I want to invest my time into matters that affect us all living here, and reinvent how a small town relationship can be if you only need to deal with the one person. This quote best sums up my values: How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Families and elderly residents simply cant afford rate increases in the current economic environment. (1) Undertaking co-design workshops with the community, community leaders and environmental groups to achieve sustainable outcomes. Gardens for Wildlife or similar programs, more community gardens across the municipality with leadership from locals, not necessarily Council. As a 39 year-long resident of Wonga ward, a parent and a teacher, I understand this community inside and out. If so, what are these improvements and how would you make them happen?Yes Stronger provisions in our planning scheme, neighbors should be alerted when there is a permit application. If you have any questions, please contact me, Suzy, on Suzanne.stojanovic.naarm@gmail.com, 0491 602 049, on Facebook Suzanne Stojanovic forMaroondah McAlpin Ward, LinkedIn @SuzyStojanovic. You may use the contact details provided to encourage them to do so. Would you support an enforceable Maroondah Residents Charter (or Bill of Rights), which includes the following items (Y/N is fine):a.